Math Problem Statement

You start night shift at 22:00 and finish at 06:00 with a 45-minute break. How many hours do you work? Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

Solution

To calculate the total hours worked, we follow these steps:

  1. Start time: 22:00 (10:00 PM)
  2. End time: 06:00 (6:00 AM)
  3. Total time without break: From 22:00 to 06:00 is 8 hours.
  4. Break duration: 45 minutes, which is 4560=0.75\frac{45}{60} = 0.75 hours.

Now, subtract the break from the total time:

Total time worked=8hours0.75hours=7.25hours\text{Total time worked} = 8 \, \text{hours} - 0.75 \, \text{hours} = 7.25 \, \text{hours}

Therefore, you work 7.25 hours.

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you convert minutes into hours?
  2. How would the calculation change if the break was 1 hour instead?
  3. What if you finished at 07:00 instead of 06:00?
  4. How would you calculate hours worked over multiple days?
  5. What if your shift started at 21:00 instead of 22:00?

Tip: To convert minutes into hours, divide the number of minutes by 60.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Time Calculation
Subtraction
Conversion of Minutes to Hours

Formulas

Total Time Worked = End Time - Start Time - Break Duration
Break in Hours = Minutes ÷ 60

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6